vSb07

johndong888

greynlds

carforhire

I think 18's also added the option to extend the leather under the dash? Other than what's mentioned above though nothing really. I didn't realize 17's also had Apple Carplay.

greynlds

johndong888

carforhire

What was the tweak they did to the engine in 2016? I know the numbers but was always curious what they changed.

vSb07

Deutsch100

Our 17 G63 had remote start too, via Mercedes Me app.

drew138

2017+ gets rid of the little antenna in the front center of the roof line and it now sits more flat along the rear roof. Subtly, but a good trick to identify pre17s. I also happen to dislike the little antenna.

greynlds

Hmm, I'll have to double check that on mine... I don't recall seeing it as an option in the app for mine.

greynlds

Sure enough, the app does have remote start available for my 2017 G63. Though it does work, it takes a while for it do go through the process of finding the vehicle, checking security, and so on before it actually starts the engine. I didn’t time it, but it seemed like it took more than a minute to start after pressing the button in the app. Nice to have the option available though.

Ginuwine

Do you mind showing me how? I have not gotten it to work. Thanks!

greynlds

I'm assuming you're asking how to use the remote start feature? I'm not sure how to show you from afar nor do I know what kind of smart phone you have, but on an iPhone:

1) Install the "Mercedes me" app from the App Store.
2) When you run it, you'll need to login to your Mercedes me account, which should be associated with the VIN of your vehicle. This is, IMHO, an area they need to improve as it frequently seems to forget I'm logged in (AND forgets that I've asked it to use Face Id) despite asking it to keep me logged in. I'm not sure if this happens as a result of app updates or just poor coding, but it makes using the app a bit of a nuisance.
3) Once logged into the app, on the home page there should be a row of 3 round buttons in the middle of the display - "Remote Start", "Lock & Unlock", and "Send2Benz"
4) If you press the "Remote Start" button, it will take you to a new screen where you have to press another button to initiate the start (I'm not going to do it right now because mine is in the garage with the door closed).

That's it. It looks like they've added the ability to link the remote start command to Siri - I don't recall seeing that option in the past.

The "Lock & Unlock" feature is kind of nice - if you think you may have forgotten to lock the car, you can use that feature to send a lock command to the car.

"Send2Benz" is also really nice - it allows you to send a destination address to the navigation system. So you can use your phone to track down an address and then send it to the car, which is usually a LOT easier than entering the address through the Comand system controls.

You can also access these features from the "connect" tab at the bottom of the app, which adds a "Horn & Lights" and some other features.
I have no idea how well the app manages multiple cars - I only have the G63.

FatTony001

Suppose to have a suspension tuning update on the 2018
and suppose to have an upgraded interior soundproofing in the doors on the 2018. From what i read somewhere on this forum.
I have the g63 2018 and tried a road test on a g63 2017 and ya maybe a very small difference but hard to tell.

and the Mercedes Me app is crap and does not work in Canada for the remote start
and you need a MBrace paying account to use it in full (i think its free when u buy the car new)

simandang

Look for the one in your budget and the color combo you want. They are all similar.

I have a 14, I’ve driven a 13, some of my close friends have a 17 and 18 that I’ve driven. In NYC driving I’ve hardly noticed any difference in any of them.

Theres a upgraded screen out now 12 inches that allows for CarPlay and significantly updates the interior. Also out is ambient lighting upgrade that gives you 12 colors to the new style G.

You can always get more power from a tune if that’s your thing....however for a truck with the aerodynamics of a brick that is useless imo.

good luck you’ll be happy either year

greynlds

2017 and newer already have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The interior upgrades in the 2019 and newer models ARE extremely nice, but the MSRP for a comparably configured model has jumped significantly as well. My 2017 G63 had a MSRP of about $155K. A comparably configured 2020 G63 (upgraded seats, carbon fiber trim) would be about $175-180K. If or when I replace my 2017, it would probably be for a G550 as the price of the G63 has gone too high for me and I really don't need the extra performance from the G63. The new G550 is almost as fast 0-60 as my 2017 G63 anyway.

carlosamg50

simandang do you have details of the ambient lighting upgrade please?

carlosamg50

Ive a 2016, whats the difference in suspension between that and a 2018 pre facelift anyone?

Thanks

greynlds

It's just LED strips on the interior and you can choose the color of the light - it's the same feature a bunch of other Mercedes models have.

greynlds

Do you have a G550 or G63? If a G550, do you have the optional adjustable suspension (IIRC, 2016 was the first year that offered that feature)? I wasn't aware of any suspension changes in 2018 - if there were any, they were likely very minor.

carlosamg50

G63

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